RN PICC - Relocation Offered!
MedStar HealthClinton, MD, US- Full-time
About this Job : General Summary of Position
Utilize sophisticated medical equipment to monitor the vital signs of patients in their unit. Work with physicians to develop treatment plans for patients in the telemetry unit and supervise the work of licensed practical nurses and nursing assistants who provide basic patient care.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Functions autonomously when assessing planning implementing and evaluating patient care needs and revises plan of care as needed.
Respect and support rights of all patients and ensure patients confidentiality.
Able to read interpret and execute physician's orders for assigned patients.
Demonstrates skill and knowledge to analyze and interpret basic to advanced cardiac rhythms information and able to apply necessary information towards their scope of practice.
Assesses telemetry rhythms on cardiac monitors and chose appropriate course of action.
Competently completes accurate concise and legible documentation of hospital records.
Administers medication per policy. Monitors effects of medications and observes patient response; knowledgeable regarding actions and side effects.
Demonstrated knowledge in calculating and preparation of cardiac medications (i.e. anti-arrhythmia infusion intravenous anti-coagulant dobutamine / dopamine infusion).
Effectively utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of patient care as defined in divisional and unit specific standards.
Problems are identified prioritized and communicated to physician.
Contributes to the overall operation of the unit by actively participating in activities such as : charge RN duties preceptor for new staff committee work performance improvement and special projects.
Completes divisional and unit-specific competencies as required.
Participates in continuing education classes and in-services.
Functions as a team member to organize and prioritize responsibilities to complete daily work requirements.
Able to communicate and provide basic health care teachings / instructions for patients and family members.
Must maintain certifications and nursing licensure in accordance to their practice.
Responsible in delegating tasks to unlicensed personnel.
Supervise the performance of the LPN's CNA's and Nurse Technicians.
Perform other duties as assigned as related.
Minimal Qualifications
Education
- Associate's degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
This position has a hiring range of : USD $37.50 - USD $54.92 / Hr.
Create a job alert for this search
Rn • Clinton, MD, US
- Promoted
Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,274 per week
Host HealthcareMount Rainier, MD, US- Promoted
- New!
Travel Pediatric Critical Care RN
PRN HealthcareWashington, DC, US- Promoted
Travel Neuro ICU RN (IMC Float)
GetMed Staffing, Inc.Clinton, MD, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) - $3,000 to $3,170 per week in Fredericksburg, VA
TravelNurseSourceFredericksburg, VA, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,954 per week in Leonardtown, MD
TravelNurseSourceLeonardtown, MD, US- Promoted
Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
TrustaffWashington, DC, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care (IMC) - $1,784 to $1,877 per week in Leonardtown, MD
TravelNurseSourceLeonardtown, MD, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care (IMC) - $1,714 per week in Leonardtown, MD
TravelNurseSourceLeonardtown, MD, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,061 to $2,271 per week in Falls Church, VA
TravelNurseSourceFALLS CHURCH, VA, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) - $2,150 per week in Fredericksburg, VA
TravelNurseSourceFredericksburg, VA, US- Promoted
RN - CVICU in Washington, District of Columbia - $2,541 / week
Vetted HealthWashington, DC, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,968 per week in Fairfax, VA
TravelNurseSourceFairfax, VA, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) - $2,520 per week in Fredericksburg, VA
TravelNurseSourceFredericksburg, VA, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) - $1,776 to $1,889 per week in Clinton, MD
TravelNurseSourceClinton, MD, US- Promoted
Travel Neuro ICU RN (IMC Float)
American TravelerClinton, MD, US- Promoted
- New!
Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $2,940 per week
Fusion Medical Staffing-NursingMount Rainier, MD, US- Promoted
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,796 to $1,979 per week in Chantilly, VA
TravelNurseSourceCHANTILLY, VA, US- Promoted